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  1. 05-03-2012 03:09 PM #31
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    http://www.theindychannel.com/news/31001359/detail.html


    Celebrity Chef Tapped To Drive Indy 500 Pace Car

    Guy Fieri Host Food Network Shows

    POSTED: 2:46 pm EDT May 3, 2012
    UPDATED: 2:57 pm EDT May 3, 2012

    INDIANAPOLIS -- Celebrity chef Guy Fieri may be spicing things up behind the wheel at this month's Indianapolis 500. RTV6's Sports Director Dave Furst reports that the Food Network star has been tapped to drive the pace car.Speedway officials declined to comment on the speculation, but said a formal announcement would be made next week.

    Fieri rose to fame after winning "The Next Food Network Star" in 2006, and now hosts "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives," "Guy's Big Bite" and "Tailgate Warriors" on the network.

    He's visited Indianapolis with his "Diners" crew more than once, profiling several local eateries, including Zest, Steer-In Restaurant, the Tamale Place and Jerseys Café.

    Fieri is also a known fan of fast cars. His $200,000 2008 yellow Lamborghini was recovered this week after it was stolen in a daring heist last year.

    Fieri lives in northern California with his wife, Lori, and their two sons, Hunter and Ryder.
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    What's funny about that show is it makes you so hungry because of all the awesome looking food and you grab a bag of crap like cheetos or something so not only do you get fatter but you don't even get the pleasure of enjoying the good food

    Like the guy love the show but he's not big enough to drive the pace car

    He's big enough to share a seat on the trunk with slash or rupert during the pre race but not drive the damn thing on the start
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    Quote Originally Posted by turbomattk View Post
    If they were going to tap from the Food Network, I would have preferred Giada.


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    Seems like a good hire to me. Hopefully, there is an Indy themed Food Network special to go along with this.
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    You want a celebrity? Get Jeremy Clarkson. Not some stupid looking chef...
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    Quote Originally Posted by aowzone View Post
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    Excellent alternative- both of them.
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    This announcement is full throttle, it's out of bounds, it's money!

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    Hope he doesn't try to chop the polesitter or dice with him.
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    Quote Originally Posted by turbomattk View Post
    If they were going to tap from the Food Network, I would have preferred Giada.


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    I haven't even read the comments on this yet. Just saw it online on yahoo. What a joke all this is. It really shows a lack of respect to the honor and privilege of Driving the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car. It's pure disgrace imo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FTHurley View Post
    If it comes with a Food Network special about tailgating and parties around the 500, great.

    The pace car driver is somewhere around #347 on my list of things to worry about.
    I'm emailing his group as we speak!
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    Since I'm one of the ones that would never be happy unless it was a former winner I will just not post a comment.









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    Easily a better choice than TRUMP!
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    Quote Originally Posted by retread View Post
    I haven't even read the comments on this yet. Just saw it online on yahoo. What a joke all this is. It really shows a lack of respect to the honor and privilege of Driving the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car. It's pure disgrace imo.
    Last edited by midtown; 05-03-2012 at 04:14 PM.
    It's a Hoosier thing, you wouldn't understand...
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    Quote Originally Posted by retread View Post
    I haven't even read the comments on this yet. Just saw it online on yahoo. What a joke all this is. It really shows a lack of respect to the honor and privilege of Driving the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car. It's pure disgrace imo.
    Right, because Elaine Irwin Mellencamp and Morgan Freeman make more sense
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tree0404 View Post
    Right, because Elaine Irwin Mellencamp and Morgan Freeman make more sense
    I was against them too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by retread View Post
    I was against them too.
    ah, one of the 'anyone not related to racing should not be driving the pace car' fellas. gotcha.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tree0404 View Post
    ah, one of the 'anyone not related to racing should not be driving the pace car' fellas. gotcha.
    You betcha (and I'm not a fella)
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  20. 05-03-2012 03:49 PM #50
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    You guys aren't right in the head. This guy is a huge star recognizable to many millions. He is a car guy. It's a great choice for the pace car driver.

    Man... this forum really sucks sometimes.
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    Justin Bieber was too busy again ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Long View Post
    You guys aren't right in the head. This guy is a huge star recognizable to many millions. He is a car guy. It's a great choice for the pace car driver.

    Man... this forum really sucks sometimes.

    Ditto. Man, there's a lot of hate in this thread. I like the guy and am happy he will be driving the pace car.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scuff View Post
    Justin Bieber was too busy again ?
    Sorry, but...

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    Quote Originally Posted by turbomattk View Post
    If they were going to tap from the Food Network, I would have preferred Giada.


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    Do we know who's waving the green flag yet? I hope it's someone equally as popular that the old fogies of Trackforum don't know.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Long View Post
    Do we know who's waving the green flag yet? I hope it's someone equally as popular that the old fogies of Trackforum don't know.
    Give that job to Giada (see above photos)
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    Good choice on the driver. The pace car pilot is not for the hardcores anyways, and it might drum up exposure to the series.

    Quote Originally Posted by dwaldrep51 View Post
    Give that job to Giada (see above photos)
    Ugh, the last thing we need is another Turn One pileup this season
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    Quote Originally Posted by turbomattk View Post
    If they were going to tap from the Food Network, I would have preferred Giada.


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    The most natual choice, especially after last year, would probably be Tanner Foust.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doc Austin View Post
    The most natual choice, especially after last year, would probably be Tanner Foust.
    I can see it now, just before the green flag the pace car comes drifting out of Turn 4 and then does 3 donuts between Turn 4 and pit in before going into the pits.
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